FETC Ed-Tech Conference in Orlando, Florida run from January 21 - 24, 2009. It provides educators and administrators from K-12 an opportunity to learn about technologies for the classroom.
Education advisors for presumptive presidential nominees John McCain (R) and Barack Obama (D) outlined the candidates' stances on key issues June 6, with both emphasizing a larger role for technology in schools.
With global collaboration and a flat world in mind, this group of Adobe
Education Leaders (primary & secondary education) is sharing their
thoughts on the use of technology in the classroom and at school and
district offices around the world .
Kelsey-Anne became part of a growing national trend when she
transferred to Orlando-based Florida Virtual School. Students get their
lessons online and communicate with their teachers and each other
through chat rooms, e-mail, telephone and instant messaging.
There is a growing cluster of companies in the Northwest looking to
capitalize on educational needs.
Using hand-held computers, students at a Virginia school are doing
more with a traditional baking soda and vinegar experiment: they
recorded audio, sketched their progress, analyzed data, and launched a
multimedia slide show. The hand-held computers are part of a
countywide technology program drawing national attention.
The National Center for Education Evaluation and Regional Assistance produced this major study of the effectiveness of education technology. Mandated by Congress, the report uses scientifically based research methods and control groups to focus on the impact of technology on student academic achievement.
Stop & Go serves to inspire children to read and write their own stories.
Users can choose from 10 different scenarios with PBS characters,
including Arthur and Maya, to create their own tale or take interactive
turns with the characters to write a story. At the end, kids can design a
personalized book to print or email to friends and family.
Learning Spanish is easy and fun with Discover Spanish, an interactive
website featuring animated cartoon characters that walks learners through
the three steps of each lesson: explore, learn, and practice. The beginner
course is free and covers one year of high school Spanish instruction.
BrainPOP is an educational program, providing content spanning 7 main
subjects including: Science, Math, English, Social Studies, Health, Arts and
Music, and Technology
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FETC Ed-Tech Conference in Orlando, Florida run from January 21 - 24, 2009. It provides educators and administrators from K-12 an opportunity to learn about technologies for the classroom.
Education advisors for presumptive presidential nominees John McCain (R) and Barack Obama (D) outlined the candidates' stances on key issues June 6, with both emphasizing a larger role for technology in schools.
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